Areas of Practice
Juvenile Delinquency
Rehabilitation is still the goal in juvenile court but even that is starting to shrink. Juvenile sentences are getting stiffer and juvenile records are being used in adult court for sentencing. All too often, parents treat juvenile charges as something that simply needs to be talked out. This is wrong-thinking. Your child’s freedom and future can be at stake.
I’ve seen kids arrested simply because they’re part of a group where one person did something wrong. When a homeless man was set on fire, a group of juveniles including my client were charged. Everyone admitted their involvement – except my client. He fought the charges and won.
A young woman charged my juvenile client with raping her. After a hearing, the charges were dismissed.
Even if the charges were justified, there are programs to avoid what amounts to a conviction. These programs are geared for rehabilitation, can lead to dismissal of the charges, and an expunction of the arrest record.
Juvenile delinquency charges are serious. Don’t try to handle it by yourself. Get a lawyer’s help.
If you have been arrested or charged with a criminal offense, you need a good lawyer. At the Law Offices of Andrew F. Schneider, all matters involving your freedom and good name are taken very seriously. We provide experienced, effective criminal defense.